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Focus ER1280TN Instruction Manual

1280-hour time lapse recorder
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  • Page 1 1280-hour Time Lapse Recorder Instruction Manual ER1280TN...
  • Page 2 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT OPEN AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. 1 Read Instructions 11 Power Sources All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This product should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated.
  • Page 4 Important Safeguards 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech- nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac- turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

  • Page 5: Caution And Care

    Caution and Care CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS WHAT IS CONDENSATION? 1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Features This unit records in 26 modes and supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. With a T-160 the Recording Hour modes supported are 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, 960, and 1280-Hour mode. Recording options for varied needs Audio recording •...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Controls and Functions Front View JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE POWER/TIMER REC EJECT POSITION PLAY MODE SEARCH MENU TRACKING/ COUNTER VERTICAL ADJUST RESET PAUSE STOP POWER/TIMER REC button COUNTER RESET button Press to turn the VCR on or off. Press to reset the counter to “00000”. If you have programmed your VCR to record, press to MODE button turn off the VCR and press again to stand by for the...

  • Page 8: Fluorescent Display

    Controls and Functions Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop) indicator (Cassette Status) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Illuminates when a tape is inserted. The light advances, stops, or flashes corresponding to the (Power Loss) indicator movement of the tape. Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording.

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View BATTERY OPEN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CALL RESET AUDIO VIDEO Warning: The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the AC outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
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  • Page 11: Set Up

    Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor and Sensor MOTION DETECTOR, CCD CAMERA SURFACE CONTACTS, etc. ALM IN REC GND ALM MODE CALL RESET AUDIO VIDEO VCR REAR BNC-RCA adapter AUDIO IN, VIDEO IN, AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT RJ-11E terminal VCR cable MONITOR Note •...

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm Recording • ’01 indicates year 2001. Month Year Minute Counter • The clock is shown in 24-hour format. Hour Second • Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only. 07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 Info.

  • Page 13: Basic Functions

    Loading/Unloading a Tape Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. Note Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked INCORRECT •...

  • Page 14: Manual Recording

    Manual Recording 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a tape with an erasure prevention tab intact. Note • If the tape you insert in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it.

  • Page 15: Playback

    Playback 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. Info. • The VCR automatically plays back the 2. Load a pre-recorded tape. tape on which the erasure prevention tab has been removed, AUTO PLAY. Note • Playback mode When TAPE LENGTH in FIRST TIME 3.
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  • Page 17: Advanced Functions

    Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 6) 1) Program number Up to eight programs can be set. <PROGRAM TO RECORD> 2) Day of the week display START • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting. Display SPL to apply 1 --- --:-- --:--...
  • Page 18 Recording Techniques Holiday set up Up to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period. 1.

  • Page 19: Alarm Recording

    Alarm Recording If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • For alarm recording connection, go to page 21. Alarm signal input Example) Info. When ALARM REC MODE is set to L40H and L40H ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min. •...

  • Page 20: Series Recording 1

    Recording Techniques Series Recording 1 Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected. When the first • For series recording connection, go to VCR’s tape reaches its end or an error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically page 21.

  • Page 21: Remote Recording

    Remote Recording This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from a remote place. The • For remote recording connection, go VCR starts recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded. to page 21. 1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu. <REAR TERMINAL>...

  • Page 22: Additional Features

    Additional Features Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure Info. This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time will • The battery is fully charged if the remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord is VCR’s power cord is plugged into an disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be AC outlet for 40 or more hours per...

  • Page 23: Number Of Tape Uses And Elapsed Time Of Vcr

    Clearing the alarm list 1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in <MAINTENANCE> menu ALARM LIST CLEAR and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list. cleared.

  • Page 24: Special Effects Playback

    Special Effects Playback The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. Still picture 1. Press PAUSE button during playback. • Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback. Shuttle ring By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain a variety of playback speeds as shown below.

  • Page 25: Adjustment During Playback

    Adjustment during Playback Tracking Adjustment Note If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast • Adjust the tracking at each playback playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by mode or the type of playback (fast adjusting the tracking.

  • Page 26: Searching Techniques

    Searching Techniques The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view. Note • When the counter on the fluorescent Counter Memory Stop display indicates “00000,” COUNTER Rewinds a tape till the counter on the fluorescent display reaches “00000” and stops. MEMORY STOP in the SEARCH FUNCTION menu cannot be selected.

  • Page 27: Installation

    Connections for Various Functions Alarm Recording Connection The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and Alarm reset switch External alarm lamp other peripherals as shown to the right.

  • Page 28: Connection For External Time Clock Adjustment

    Connections for Various Functions Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment Connect VCRs as shown below. Switch REC GND ALM MODE CALL REC GND ALM MODE CALL 1st VCR 2nd VCR *1 : When connecting MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with RST IN terminal of the second VCR, the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.

  • Page 29: Setting The Menus

    Setting the Menus Menu Chart <PROGRAM TO RECORD> <POWER LOSS LIST> <DISPLAY> DISPLAY MODE START 01 01-01-’01 00:00 TIME DATE SIZE SMALL 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L40EP BLUE BACK 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L24EP 3 WED 12:00 15:00 e.g.<MODE 2> 4 THU 12:00 15:00...

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    Setting the Menus MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAM DISPLAY Page 11, Timer Recording. Sets the display format of the <MAIN MENU> date and present time on DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM screen. RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL RECORDING SET UP TIMER PROGRAM MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Setting the alarm recording mode Sets the timer recording.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio To exit the menu without initializing all menus, press the (CLOCK OUT) MENU button. Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio of 5. Press the MENU button. clock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal. •...
  • Page 32 Setting the Menus Setting the playback/recording color mode (VIDEO MODE) AUTO The VCR automatically switches the circuits according to type of the input/playback video signal, color or black and white. COLOR Select for recording or playback in color. Select for recording or playback in black and white. Setting the tape length (TAPE LENGTH) T-120 Select when using a T-120 tape.

  • Page 33: Others

    Check the connection and also check for the snapping of a wire in the cable. The picture is not clear on the monitor. • Is the camera focused? See the user’s manual for your camera and focus the camera correctly. Function/operation No operation when any tape operation •...
  • Page 34 Before Calling for Service Symptom Remedy Recording (continued) Timer recording does not operate. • Have the day and present time been set accurately? Set the day and present time again. • Have the recording start-time, recording end-time, and the recording mode been set accurately? Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD>...

  • Page 35: Warning Display

    Warning Display Self-diagnostic function This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen. The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below.

  • Page 36: Control Input/Output Signals And Circuit

    Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw) Active When input terminals are short-circuited to DC 5 V GND or “L” level voltage (0 – + 1.6V) applied. 10 kΩ Time for active 0.1 sec. or over. 22 kΩ Non active Open the input.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Guide

    Maintenance Guide : CLEANING : CHECK & ADJUSTMENT : REPLACEMENT : GREASING EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY SPECIFICATION 1,000 4,000 10,000 HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS VIDEO HEAD BRUSH DRUM MOTOR ASSY DRUM FE HEAD A/C HEAD UNIT TAPE PATH POLES CAPSTAN SHAFT REEL DISK CAPSTAN MOTOR PINCH ARM UNIT...
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  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Audio General 100-230 V ac ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Input 308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plug Power Source Output 388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plug (The included power cord is used for Signal-to-Noise Ratio Better than 43 dB 120 V, 60 Hz.) Frequency Response 70 Hz - 4 kHz (6H mode)

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